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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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